Monday, July 25, 2005

Spirits

[ Yawn!]
Back in KL again after a nice weekend home.

I was planning to write about UMNO, the debilitating crutch that is the National Economic Policy and the how ridiculous Proton looks blaming the government for non-support it when every one bloody well know how Proton cars are barely up to scratch.

Show me one person who would rather choose a Proton car over a Japanese make if they both cost the same. But oh, I forget, we need to protect our automotive industry as we are not competing on a level playing field. This oft-quoted magical playground is the Shangri-La of our nation, one promising bounty and untold riches.

But as much sarcasm I can bestow on this, I will stop now. There are far better feats to celebrate in the world.
Lance Armstrong has won his seventh consecutive Tour de France.
Bravo!
More than a champion of the punishing sport, he has shown the world the sheer power of the human spirit. His successful battle against testicular cancer (which had soon spread to this lungs and brain), has given hope to millions as has his determined wins. His is the face of a survivor, warrior and a time and again champion.
Not bad for a Texan!

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